Food security crisis means acute malnutrition among under-fives at highest levels since war engulfed the country ... ( read original story ...)
US-Caused Civilian Casualties in Yemen at Highest Levels Since 2001, Watchdog Group Says
The Defense Department says it's responsible for few civilian casualties in the Yemen conflict. But a new watchdog group report released Wednesday contradicts that claim, and says a marked increase of ... ( read original story ...)
US Warns Of Missile Strikes On Riyadh Amid Yemen Rebel Attacks
US officials on Wednesday warned of a possible strike on Riyadh, as the Saudi-led coalition reported the interception of drones and a missile fired by Yemeni rebels towards the kingdom. ( read original story ...)
In Uzbekistan, UN agencies, banks, governments work to rebuild after pandemic
Tashkent—Seventeen United Nations agencies and six international financial institutions (IFIs) are working together in Uzbekistan to address COVID-19’s devastating impacts on the Central Asian ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia set for 2021 F1 debut, Miami race on hold
Saudi Arabia is set to host a Formula One grand prix for the first time next year with a street race in Jeddah featuring on a record 23-round draft calendar presented to teams, F1 sources said on ... ( read original story ...)
The U.S. is torn between two goals in Afghanistan
In our 19 years in Afghanistan, we have been torn between counterterrorism goals and counterinsurgency goals. During my time as ambassador, I attributed the lion’s share of popular and official Afghan ... ( read original story ...)
US unseals charges over kidnapping of journalists in Afghanistan
The US claims Haji Najibullah was involved in the 2008 kidnapping of a US journalist and two Afghan nationals. ( read original story ...)
Arrest Made in 2008 Kidnapping of Journalists in Afghanistan
An Afghan man has been brought to the United States to face charges in the 2008 gunpoint kidnapping of a journalist for The New York Times and two other men in Afghanistan. ( read original story ...)
Satellite photos show Iran building underground nuclear site
The images come a day after the International Atomic Energy Agency chief said Iran is building new protected nuclear sites. ( read original story ...)
Turkey hits at “Crusades” against Islam in cartoons row with France
Turkey's president said on Wednesday that Western countries mocking Islam wanted to "relaunch the Crusades", heightening a confrontation with France over cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad that have ... ( read original story ...)